Feeding New Fish

[zapped82]

Does anyone have any tricks on what or how to feed a new fish that is being a picky eater? Any specific foods that tend to be accepted by fish easier?

Thanks,
Zac

 

[flyingarmy]

Zac....

It all depends on what type of fish. Which one are you asking about?

 

[zapped82]

It's a Magnificent Foxface. I'm not too worried about him yet because it seems like he's picking a little bit but I don't want it to go too long without seeing him eat what I feed. I watched him eat before I got him too and he definitely doesn't look like he's hurting for food.

 

[flyingarmy]

Definitely an algae eater but most Foxfaces will accept other foods, live or pellets/flakes. I would definitely make sure you have some good established LR with lots of varieties for it to pick at. Try using a algae clip with some Nori every few days.

 

[zapped82]

There should be plenty for him to pick from on the LR. I will try the Nori. Any suggestions on the frozen? I've got quite the assortment of stuff that I alternate to the corals and fish but not sure if there is one that fish seem to like more.

 

[flyingarmy]

I have a mix several different types of foods:

Blended & Chopped Shrimp, Scallops & Clams
Thawed: Thawed Brine, Blood Worms, Algae Mix
Dry: Cyclop Eze, Flakes and several different types of pellets and Microcrabs.
I add ZoeCon & Selcon.

I blend and then add the other stuff and put in the fridge. If I was on the ball I would make enough and freeze part but I only make enough right now for 1-2 weeks at a time.

I also feed phyto every other day.

 

[victor626nj]

try using garlic